Friday, November 21, 2014

Work up an appetite before your big meal! Do you want to get out and enjoy the crisp fresh air
on a group ride before the big Thanksgiving feast, have a chance to get
out of the house with the kids and let them burn off some energy, or
just get out on your bike to enjoy some of our local trails on a
beautiful Fall holiday? Join us for a Thanksgiving Day morning ride,
the Cranksgiving ride.

We
start off at Westover Park Playground, one of Arlington's many great
neighborhood playgrounds. We'll roll down the Custis Trail under I-66
and over to the Washington and Old Dominion Trail south past Wilson Blvd
underpass, heading onto the Four Mile Run Trail shortly after passing
the caboose. We'll ride past the fields at Bluemont park and ride into
the woods, where there is the Bluemont Park Playground. Ride is 1.2
miles one way. For those interested, we'll let the kids play at the
Bluemont Playground for a while and then we can ride back to Westover
Park together. All are welcome - with and without kids.

In
the spirit of giving thanks, we will also collect canned and boxed food
for donation to AFAC. Donations are optional and voluntary.

What to Bring

* Bike(s) that are ready to ride (Air in the tires; Brakes that stop and a Chain/Crank/Cassette that goes)* Adults to accompany kids* Younger kids in seats or trailers* Experienced child riders (this is not a place to learn to ride)* Listening ears* Helmets for all* Appropriate clothing (be ready for whatever may come)* Sunscreen* Patience* Money & IDs* Water

The fine print

Kidical Mass Arlington rides are loosely organized bike rides for families. Rides ared planned to be safe and fun, but said safety and fun are the responsibility of individual riders and are not guaranteed by KMA or any of its sponsors. All kids should be accompanied by adults. All riders should wear helmets, whether or not they're pedaling. KMA encourages all riders to follow the law and common sense, and takes no responsibility for riders or others who do not. Riders will be asked to sign a waiver. Ride safe, have fun.